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One of the most common questions we receive about 1911 holsters is also based on one of the biggest misconceptions about the platform: "It's a 1911. Shouldn't it fit any 1911 holster?" No. The 1911 has been around for more than a century, but the modern 1911 market looks very different from the original pistol. Today, dozens of manufacturers produce pistols based on the 1911 design in different ba …

Why the Shield, Shield Plus, Shield EZ and Shield X Need Different Holsters Smith & Wesson has used the Shield name on several pistols that are not the same firearm and should not automatically be treated as holster-compatible. The original M&P Shield, Shield M2.0, Shield .45, Shield Plus, Shield EZ and Shield X are all part of the larger Smith & Wesson concealed-carry family, but the …

Not every armed professional works from a uniformed duty belt. Plainclothes law enforcement officers, government agents, investigators, executive protection personnel and armed security professionals may carry a firearm throughout the workday while needing to keep it discreetly concealed. Their equipment requirements are different from those of both a uniformed officer wearing a traditional duty h …

This article explains how compensated and ported pistols can affect holster fit, including how changes to slide length, muzzle geometry, weapon lights, optics, and overall firearm dimensions can determine compatibility. It also explains why similar dimensions or model names don't guarantee the same holster fit and how Dara verifies compatibility through physical firearm testing. Compensated & …